What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Until 27 Jul

Melbourne Rare Book Fair

Three days of rare and beautiful books, prints and ephemera.

Until 27 Jul

The Puccini Gala Concert

Experience Puccini's finest music in this star-studded celebration of his contribution to opera.

27 Jul

German Christmas in July

A German-style winter market with traditional food, mulled wine and entertainment.

Until 27 Jul

Melbourne Craft Fair

Enjoy a contemporary craft fair at Queen Victoria Market.

Until 27 Jul

Motley Jazz

See some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians at this free event at The Motley Bauhaus.

Until 27 Jul

Vegan-Friendly: Cheese, Chocolate and Wine Matching

Learn how to match wine with cheese and chocolate in this interactive vegan-friendly experience.

27 Jul

Zela Margossian Quintet

Freshly minted contemporary jazz bursting with panache.

27 Jul

Small Tales 3: A Mass Launch of Autobiographical Zines

A project engaging 15 artists to each create a small autobiographical publication.

27 Jul

S/He is Still Her/e

A documentary portrait of revolutionary artist Genesis P-Orridge, featuring a Q&A with the director.

Until 27 Jul

Just the 3 of Us: The Improvised Sitcom by The Big Hoo-Haa!

Enjoy the newest hit sitcom people are talking about… it just hasn’t been written yet.

27 Jul

Big Yawn NGBE Album Launch

Come along to the Big Yawn NGBE album launch with Cale Sexton, Vanessa Worm and Sofay.

Until 27 Jul

Christmas in July Mystery Bar Hop

Celebrate Christmas in July with a festive bar hop featuring seasonal drinks, challenges, and more.

Until 27 Jul

Nanja

An exhibition presented in partnership with Numbulwar Numburindi Arts.

Until 10 Aug

Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

Until 27 Jul

Air Hunter / Heir Hunter: Wei Weng

An exhibition on the cross-pollination between two cities created by Chinese artist Wei Weng.

28 Jul

Vegan Market and Vegan Bakesale

Come along to the vegan bake sale and market, with a ton of cool vegan products to browse.

28 Jul

Latino Sunday Market

Celebrate everything Latino with delicious foods, crafts, live music and dance performances.

28 Jul

Boho Luxe Market: Winter Wanderlust

A winter design market in the full of handmade, ethically sourced products.

Until 28 Jul

By Jane's Hand

The return of the highly acclaimed celebration of Jane Austen, at La Mama Theatre.

Until 28 Jul

Toys, Tales and Tenacity

This first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine delves into the experiences of children during war.

Until 4 Aug

Lightscape

The immersive Melbourne hit returns to transform Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne after dark.

Skyline Melbourne

See Melbourne's unbeatable city view from the Skyline Melbourne Ferris wheel.

Until 8 Dec

Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.

Until 10 Aug

Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

Until 29 Sep

Beings by Universal Everything

Move, dance and play in this interactive exhibition that will surprise and delight all ages.

Until 31 Aug

Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

Until 25 Aug

WICKED the Musical

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster WICKED has flown into Melbourne.

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Until 31 Oct

Wurrdha Marra

Sharing the work of First Nations artists across time and place.

Until 27 Oct

History and Donuts Walking Tour

Discover the sweeter side of Melbourne on this walking tour.

Until 6 Oct

Pharaoh

A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Until 31 Aug

The NBA Exhibition

The NBA Exhibition is the ultimate one-of-a-kind adventure experience for basketball enthusiasts.

Until 21 Dec

Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

Until 25 Jan

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Until 22 Dec

Chocolate Painting Workshops

Take part in a chocolate painting workshop that appeals to all the senses.

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Until 31 Jul

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

Until 23 Aug

The Art of the Brick Immersive Experience

See works of art crafted from LEGO bricks, in an immersive digital space.

Until 26 Oct

Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Until 12 Jan

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Until 31 Aug

Saboteurs

Join an Among Us-style game played in real life.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Until 27 Sep

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 14 Dec

Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.

Until 17 Aug

Local Lunch Club

Enjoy a gardening workshop, live music and a free lunch cooked on-site using surplus food.

Until 10 Aug

Sunset Boulevard

An epic new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece starring Sarah Brightman.

Until 4 Oct

NGV Friday Nights: Pharaoh

NGV Friday Nights brings music, mystique and more with Pharaoh after hours this winter.

Until 6 Oct

Ancient Egypt for Kids

A free exhibition for kids with objects, hands-on activities, and cinematic screenings.

Until 6 Oct

Africa Fashion

The most comprehensive exhibition of fashion from the African continent ever mounted in Australia.

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Until 20 Oct

Victoria the T. Rex

An interactive exhibition starring the fossil skeleton of Victoria, a 66-million-year-old T. rex.

Until 4 Aug

The Art of Banksy: Without Limits

A stunning street art exhibition of museum quality, featuring over 180 Banksy artworks.

Until 27 Jul

Manta – Earth

Craft presents a new collection from artists of the APY Art Centre Collective.

Until 1 Sep

Winter Foodie Walk

Embrace winter by solving clues to discover delicious warming treats across Melbourne.

Until 5 Jan

The Sunday Market at Southgate

Meet makers and artists at this three-level, undercover market.

Until 4 Aug

La Dolce Vita: Italian Light and Life by Anthony Bowles

An exhibition of watercolours and oils featuring Italian scenes.

Until 23 Nov

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

Until 17 Aug

A Streetcar Named Desire

A take on Tennessee Williams’s masterpiece - a brutal examination of society in transformation.

Until 22 Sep

Winter Igloos

These cosy igloos offer the ultimate winter dining experience.

Until 29 Sep

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.

Until 18 Aug

60 Views of Melbourne

Photographs by 19 local Melbourne artists who are inspired by the city.

Until 31 Dec

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Until 31 Dec

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.